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Definition of Dark-skinned
1. Adjective. Having skin rich in melanin pigments. "Dark-skinned peoples"
Exact synonyms: Colored, Coloured, Dark, Non-white
Similar to: Black
Derivative terms: Colored, Darkness
Similar to: Black
Derivative terms: Colored, Darkness
2. Adjective. Naturally having skin of a dark color. "`swart' is archaic"
Exact synonyms: Dusky, Swart, Swarthy
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Similar to: Brunet, Brunette
Derivative terms: Duskiness, Swarthiness
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Similar to: Brunet, Brunette
Derivative terms: Duskiness, Swarthiness